Rows 6 and 8: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc in first ch-1 sp, *(dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, rep from * to last 6 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over last ch-1 sp and last st.

Rows 9 and 10: Rep Row 2 – 61 dc.

Divide for Armhole

First Side

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in each of next 40 sts, 2 dc in next st, place a marker in next st, leave marked st and remaining 18 sts unworked – 43 dc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rows 3 and 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc3tog over next 3 sts, *ch 1, (tr in next st, ch 1) twice, (tr, ch 1, tr) in next st, (ch 1, tr in next st) twice, ch 1, dc7tog over next 7 sts; rep from * twice, (ch 1, tr in next st) twice, ch 1, work 2 tr in last st.

Rows 4 and 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in next tr, *dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr; rep from * twice, dc2tog over last ch-1 sp and last st.

Rows 7-10: Rep Row 2 – 43 dc.

Rows 11-14: Rep Rows 3-6.

Enlarge last loop to keep it from unraveling, and remove hook. Do not cut yarn.

Second Side

From RS, join a 2nd ball of yarn with a sl st in marked st, and work across other side of armhole as follows:

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and in each st across – 19 dc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rows 4 and 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc in first ch-1 sp, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in each of last 2 sts – 19 sts.

Rows 7-10: Rep Row 2.

Rows 11-14: Rep Rows 3-6.

Fasten off.

Rejoin Work

Replace hook in enlarged loop, tighten loop, and work across both sides as follows:

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st to last st of first side, dc2tog over last st of first side and first st of second side, dc in each st across – 61 sts.

Rows 2-4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rows 6 and 8: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc in first ch-1 sp, *(dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, rep from * to last 6 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over last ch-1 sp and last st.

Rows 9-12: Rep Row 2 – 61 dc.

Rows 13-16: Rep Rows 5-8.

Rows 17-20: Rep Row 2.

Fasten off.

Second Half

From WS, join yarn with a sl st at corner, so that you are ready to work across opposite side of foundation ch.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and in each st across – 61 dc.

Beg with Row 2, work second half same as first half.

Note: When working second half, all odd-numbered rows will be WS rows and all even-numbered rows will be RS rows.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Outside Edging

From RS, join yarn with a sl st at corner, so that you are ready to work across one long side edge of Shrug.

Row 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly across side edge – we worked about 170 sc, but you should work any number of sc to make a smooth edge.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st to end of rnd; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Fasten off.

Rep edging on opposite armhole.

Fringe

Cut 3 strands of yarn, each about 13 in. (33 cm) long. Hold strands together and fold in half. With crochet hook, draw the fold through edge of Shrug, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop. Pull to tighten.

Make 31 fringes across each end of Shrug.

Trim fringe ends.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

beg = begin(ning)

ch = chain

ch-sp = chain space previously made

dc = double crochet

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

RS = right side

sc = single crochet

sk = skip

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

tr = treble (triple) crochet

WS = wrong side

Every effort has been made to produce accurate and complete instructions. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters or crocheters, human error, or typographical mistakes.

Rows 6 and 8: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc in first ch-1 sp, *(dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, rep from * to last 6 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over last ch-1 sp and last st.

Rows 9 and 10: Rep Row 2 – 61 dc.

Divide for Armhole

First Side

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in each of next 40 sts, 2 dc in next st, place a marker in next st, leave marked st and remaining 18 sts unworked – 43 dc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rows 3 and 5: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc3tog over next 3 sts, *ch 1, (tr in next st, ch 1) twice, (tr, ch 1, tr) in next st, (ch 1, tr in next st) twice, ch 1, dc7tog over next 7 sts; rep from * twice, (ch 1, tr in next st) twice, ch 1, work 2 tr in last st.

Rows 4 and 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in next tr, *dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr; rep from * twice, dc2tog over last ch-1 sp and last st.

Rows 7-10: Rep Row 2 – 43 dc.

Rows 11-14: Rep Rows 3-6.

Enlarge last loop to keep it from unraveling, and remove hook. Do not cut yarn.

Second Side

From RS, join a 2nd ball of yarn with a sl st in marked st, and work across other side of armhole as follows:

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and in each st across – 19 dc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rows 4 and 6: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc in first ch-1 sp, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in each of last 2 sts – 19 sts.

Rows 7-10: Rep Row 2.

Rows 11-14: Rep Rows 3-6.

Fasten off.

Rejoin Work

Replace hook in enlarged loop, tighten loop, and work across both sides as follows:

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st to last st of first side, dc2tog over last st of first side and first st of second side, dc in each st across – 61 sts.

Rows 2-4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rows 6 and 8: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), turn, sk first st, dc in first ch-1 sp, *(dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over next 2 ch-1 sps, rep from * to last 6 ch-1 sps, (dc in next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, dc in next tr, dc2tog over last ch-1 sp and last st.

Rows 9-12: Rep Row 2 – 61 dc.

Rows 13-16: Rep Rows 5-8.

Rows 17-20: Rep Row 2.

Fasten off.

Second Half

From WS, join yarn with a sl st at corner, so that you are ready to work across opposite side of foundation ch.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and in each st across – 61 dc.

Beg with Row 2, work second half same as first half.

Note: When working second half, all odd-numbered rows will be WS rows and all even-numbered rows will be RS rows.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Outside Edging

From RS, join yarn with a sl st at corner, so that you are ready to work across one long side edge of Shrug.

Row 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly across side edge – we worked about 170 sc, but you should work any number of sc to make a smooth edge.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st across.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next st and in each st to end of rnd; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Fasten off.

Rep edging on opposite armhole.

Fringe

Cut 3 strands of yarn, each about 13 in. (33 cm) long. Hold strands together and fold in half. With crochet hook, draw the fold through edge of Shrug, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop. Pull to tighten.

Make 31 fringes across each end of Shrug.

Trim fringe ends.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

beg = begin(ning)

ch = chain

ch-sp = chain space previously made

dc = double crochet

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

RS = right side

sc = single crochet

sk = skip

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

tr = treble (triple) crochet

WS = wrong side

Every effort has been made to produce accurate and complete instructions. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters or crocheters, human error, or typographical mistakes.